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February 22, 2009 - 11:42pm — admin

Want to get some inside scoop on injury prevention? So does the media! - and they know right where to go. Check out comments of Dr. Bob Wilder and Jay Dicharry on Injury Prevention in the March 2009 Runner's World.


	UVA Center for Endurance Sport - Speed Clinic is now on Facebook 27 weeks 3 days ago Upgrades for the Lab People upgrade their house, people upgrade their cars. Its our turn. The lab is upgrading its camera system by a quantum leap. Double the resolution, double the fun. A better look at you in the virtual world. Come check out what the latest in technology can offer you in pursuit of your PR. Also - a big surprise is coming shortly from the lab - Stay tuned! 42 weeks 4 days ago Spring weather got you excited to pedal the miles away? Ever heard that song "which one of these is not like the other one?" You are unique and deserve a fit unique to you - protocols and checklists used by most fit shops do not apply at UVA.. Proper bike health is a combination of rider position, training, and drills and exercises for you to reach your potential as an athlete. The best way to identify these aspects and prep for a successful cycling season is to get fit by a medical professional who understands the sport. 42 weeks 4 days ago

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Principles of Injury Rehabilitation

The majority of running injuries are related to overuse. We do too much, too fast, too soon. Most injuries occur during a transition period-a period where our training is undergoing some type of change. Common examples include increasing mileage too quickly, changing intensity of training, such as moving from a base/distance phase to a strength or speed phase, changing the surface one trains on, or even changing the type of running shoes. Rarely do I see injuries in folks who train very consistently, unless they are in the middle of a transition phase. The transition, rather than the absolute amount of training, seems to be liked closely to injury.

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